Currently on display in the Upper Gallery, Ship to Shore displays 34 art works, by 34 artists. The range in styles, from abstract to realistic is a driving force in […]
2016
No Boring Art: The 2016 Summer Members’ Show
The thirty-four artists whose works are highlighted in the 2016 Summer Members’ Show all embrace the promise of John Baldessari’s 1972 piece, “I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art” […]
Inspired Residency
The opportunity to spend time in one of my favorite locations in New England was an unexpected gift. To be up at dawn many mornings (without an alarm) to witness […]
Inspired Residency
I looked at my artistic process and embraced all areas that gave me joy – such as color, brushwork, and thick, gooey paint. How large did I like to work? […]
Inspired Residency
My residency fellowship was a gift to me creatively. What stood out was the time to think, paint, reflect and meet other creatives in the community. I attended life model […]
Inspired Residency
I chose to work only in plein air which I knew would push me out of my comfort zone. It helped me gain confidence in my painting skills and put […]
Insprired Residency
I was honored to have been awarded The Cape Ann Residency in Gloucester, MA through the generous support of the Charles Family Foundation and the Copley Society. Artists’ residencies provide […]
Inspired Residency
Receiving the FAWC Residency in 2013 from the Copley was the most wonderful gift imaginable. It was such a luxury to have the time to just paint! To be able […]
Plein Air Series: America
Last week on the Co|So blog we discussed the development of landscape painting in Europe after the French Revolution and amidst the Industrial Revolution. For our final blog in this […]
Plein Air Series: Revolutions
Last week we looked at the history of European landscape painting in the 17th and 18th century, the role of the French Academy, and the rigid classical themes that dictated […]